Michael Bloomberg Should Resign From U.S. Defense Innovation Board
November 18, 2022 — In response to news that the Department of Justice has opened an antitrust investigation in Live Nation, the owner of Ticketmaster, the Break Up Ticketmaster Coalition released the following statement.
Today, Explained: Ticketmaster (Taylor’s version)
November 21, 2022 — On Vox's Today, Explained podcast, Economic Liberties' Director of Policy & Advocacy Morgan Harper discusses how Ticketmaster's monopoly power led to the recent Taylor Swift ticket chaos and makes the case for why the live events giant should be broken up.
WFMJ: Ticketmaster Backlash After Taylor Swift Debacle
November 20, 2022 — Economic Liberties' Director of Policy & Advocacy Morgan Harper joined WFMJ to discuss the harms of the Live Nation-Ticketmaster merger and why regulators must unwind the deal.
The Hollywood Reporter: Fear for Your Megamergers: The Justice Dept. Is (Finally) Taking Action
November 19, 2022 — After news broke that DOJ would be investigating the Live Nation-Ticketmaster merger, Economic Liberties' Executive Director Sarah Miller talked with The Hollywood Reporter about how their market dominance is ripping off consumers and undermining "the vibrancy and independence of the music industry."
The Hill: How A Taylor Swift Tour Thrust Antitrust Concerns Into The Spotlight
November 19, 2022 — After chaos ensued during the Taylor Swift concert pre-sale, Economic Liberties' Senior Policy Analyst Krista Brown talked with The Hill about how lack of competition in the live events industry is to blame.